Tiger Stadium Section 561: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 561 is in the South Stadium Club, above the south end zone of Tiger Stadium, part of the South Stadium Club. Its rows run 1-8 (8 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 358 ft from midfield and Row 8 sits 131 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 66 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 561?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 561 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. No seating section at Tiger Stadium is under a roof or an overhanging deck, so bring a poncho if rain is forecast: umbrellas are not allowed.
How far is Section 561 from the field?
The front row is 358 ft (109.1 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 383 ft. Eye height runs from 109 ft above the field at the front to 131 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.0° from Row 1, 17.5° from Row 5 and 18.9° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 338.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 358 ft | 109 ft | 17.0° |
| 4 | 368 ft | 115 ft | 17.3° |
| 7 | 379 ft | 130 ft | 18.9° |
| 8 | 383 ft | 131 ft | 18.9° |
Is Section 561 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 66 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 130 min, middle 54 min, top 34 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 66 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 2 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 561?
The gate printed on your ticket. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Medical bags go through Gate 10 or the Southwest Roll Gate. Tiger Stadium is a no re-entry venue.
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